Forming deacons
Subtitle: ministers of soul and leaven
By: edited by William T. Ditewig with Michael J. Tkacik
Publisher: Paulist Press
Published: 2010
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780809144976
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: The National directory for deacons and how to read it : implementation strategies / William T. Ditewig; title: A purpose-driven formation / Theodore W. Kraus; title: Lessons from priestly formation in integrating the dimensions of formation / Paul Langsfeld; title: The basic standards for readiness : a commentary / Stephen Graff and William T. Ditewig; title: Ecclesial ordinations : Baptism, Marriage, and Orders / Michael Lawler; title: The "gift" of formation at midlife / Ann Healey; title: Priests and deacons in partnership : thoughts on the role of the priest in the ongoing renewal of the diaconate / Timothy J. Shugrue; title: The spiritual formation path : vision and hope of the director / David Dowdle; title: Themes for a canonical retreat : the spiritual apex of diaconal formation / James Keating; title: The national directory and the educational formation of deacon candidates / Michael J. Tkacik; title: The deacon as preacher / Marshall Gibbs; title: The deacon's ministry vis-à-vis the laity and parish life / John Alvarez.